Homemade Peppermint Marshmallows
I love cuddling up in a warm blanket, with a warm cup of hot cocoa in hand. Many a times, the cocoa is homemade (cocoa powder, sugar, milk & a splash of vanilla extract), but the marshmallows that accompany the cocoa are not.
I’ve been making marshmallows for some time now and the process is so simple! Just a few simple ingredients, a candy thermometer and mixer and you can have your own homemade marshmallows!
I’ve made candy corn inspired marshmallows before and now peppermint! But don’t stop here! The flavor possibilities are countless.
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Now, on to my recipe:
- 3 tablespoons gelatin
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 3/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons peppermint extract
- 1 cup cold water, divided into two parts
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- red food coloring (liquid works better, Wilton gel didnt work as well)
- 4 ounces good chocolate for melting
- crushed candy canes
- Place gelatin and 1/2 cup cold water in bowl of stand mixer fitted with whisk attachment (this allows the gelatin to bloom).
- In a heavy bottom sauce pan, mix together sugar, salt, corn syrup, honey and 1/2 cup water.
- Stir the mixture and heat to a temperature of 240 degrees. Remove from the heat.
- Turning the stand mixer on medium speed and begin whisking gelatin. Slowly stream in sugar mixture.
- Add in peppermint extract
- Continue whisking until light, fluffy, and tripled in volume; about 15 minutes.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Dust it with powdered sugar.
- Evenly spread marshmallow into the pan.
- Drop 8 drops of red food coloring onto the top of the marshmallow. Use a toothpick or wooden skewer to swirl the food coloring.
- Allow to set for a minimum of one hour.
- Remove from pan and cut into desired shape.
- Dust with more powdered sugar, dip in melted chocolate (if desired) and sprinkle with crushed candy canes.
- Enjoy!
Hi Amanda,
I can’t wait to try out this recipe! I’ve never made marshmallows, but I look forward to doing so. It seems like an excellent addition to the hot cocoa.
Thank you for the recipe,
Iman Khalaf
Hi Iman 🙂 they’re so fun to make! I can’t believe it took me so long to start making them!
I NEED to try these. They look just lovely!!
Thank you, Laila! you will love em 🙂
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Thank you, Yasmine! I hope you’re doing good 🙂
Wow Amanda, everything tou make is fresh home made right down to the marshmallows. This sounds amazing.
I can not wait for me & my kids to give it a try.
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Best wishes.
Hi Angel’ thank you so much! You’re so sweet 🙂 happy holidays!
This looks amazing😍😍😍 now that I have some free time on my hands since I’ve finished finals and winter break started today, looks like I’ll be doing some yummy baking😍🍪🍰🍫 and Ive looked at other recipes too that I so want to try🎅💃🍨🍓🍩
Baking is the best way to spend free time (in my opinion) lol 🙂 <3
Amanda I need to try this one too, I love your recipes😊👌🏻
Thank you, Adriana 🙂
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Love your recipes, now I am going to try all of them, GRACIAS!!
Hi Amanda,
I’ve also never made marshmallows but am looking forward to making these! 🙂
You can never go wrong with chocolate and peppermint!!! Can’t wait to try these!
All your recipes are so homey <3
Thank you so much, Fernanda! 🙂